English

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Etymology

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From para- +‎ powerlifting.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌpærəˈpaʊərˌlɪftɪŋ/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌpærəˈpaʊəˌlɪftɪŋ/

Noun

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parapowerlifting (uncountable)

  1. (disability sports) A strength parasport, consisting of a single-rep benchpress.